The Canada Balsam, cataloged under National Stock Number 8040-00-257-2568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 8040 (No Item Name Available) of the Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives group. The primary manufacturer of record is Universal Shellac and Supply Co Div of Universal Photonics Inc. Government technical data includes 1 verified specification, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 6 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 8040-00-257-2568 |
| Primary Part Number | KE0008 |
| Item Name | Canada Balsam |
| FSC / FSG | 8040 / 80 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Universal Shellac and Supply Co Div of Universal Photonics Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | NEUTRAL; FILTERED; 1 TO 1-1/2 ASTM COLOR NUMBER RANGE; STICK FORM; 6 PER BOX |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| KE0008 | Universal Shellac and Supply Co Div of Universal Photonics Inc (USA) |
| MIL-C-3469 | Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M |
| CANADIAN BALSAM | Aearo Company (USA) |
| M-222 | American Optical Co (USA) |
| CANADIAN BALSAM | Square D Co Monroe Plant (USA) |
NSN 8040-00-257-2568 is a Canada Balsam, manufactured by Universal Shellac and Supply Co Div of Universal Photonics Inc, classified under FSC 8040 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.
NSN 8040-00-257-2568 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: KE0008 (Universal Shellac and Supply Co Div of Universal Photonics Inc), MIL-C-3469 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), CANADIAN BALSAM (Aearo Company), M-222 (American Optical Co), CANADIAN BALSAM (Square D Co Monroe Plant).
There are 6 known substitutes for 8040-00-257-2568: 5805-00-162-8230, 5330-00-582-1536, 5310-00-737-2632 and 3 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for KE0008: General Characteristics Item Description: NEUTRAL; FILTERED; 1 TO 1-1/2 ASTM COLOR NUMBER RANGE; STICK FORM; 6 PER BOX. 1 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.